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Friday, 25 January 2013

The Daisy

There is a flower, a little flower

With silver crest and golden eye,

That welcomes every changing hour,

And weathers every sky.

- James Montgomery, A Field Flower

Proudly introucing the official flower ofA Gentle Plan-the humble Daisy. What, you exclaim, isn't this the invasive little blighter spreading across my lawn each year? Oh yes, she does, and so beautifully too.

Buttercups have honeyed hearts,

Bees they love the clover,

But I love the daisies' dance

All the meadow over.

Blow, O blow, you happy winds,

Singing summer's praises,

Up the field and down the field

A-dancing with the daisies.

Majorie Pickthall

From Roman times the daisy has been used in the treatment of wounds and bruises. I would say the world is a little bruised, even wounded. What better badge to wear on our quest to heal the world, at least our little part of it?

Daisies indicate innocence, purity, and gentleness. The loss of innocence, especially for children, is a little bit of ugly I would like to push back gently.

Daisies can also symbolize new beginnings.

Daisy chains represent the sun, the earth, and the circle of life.

Bella Perennis: PrettyEverlasting

I need a logo which incorporates the name "A Gentle Plan" with a little pink tipped daisy or daisy chain. I'm working on it and my website designer is working on it. Would any of you like to give it a go? I'm creating this website out of love so any design would have to be offerred in the same spirit. (You would of course get all the usual credits and my undying thanks.).

What a lovely symbol! I immediately thought of the children's book -Ferdinand the Bull who would rather sit among than daisies than fight- Good luck with your logo - if I come up with anything I'd be glad to shareCheers

I wish I had a designer's talent, I would give it a go. I'm sure you or one of your peeps will come up with something wonderful though. I love the Bellis perennis. Several years ago I dug up a bunch of them at the park, brought them home and planted them. They're still growing. Some might call them weeds, but not me. I love them. Thank you for pointing out what they symbolize. It's perfect!

Ok so I have been thinking on this....is A Gentle Plan going to be the title or header? I am leaning more towards one singular flower in the center with a gentle plan in a light and whimsical font right underneath it to the right...something simple to incorporate the idea of a gentle plan....nothing to ornate...those are my thoughts for now...I will keep thinking!!!